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Kaili Akar
Associate
One Financial Center
Suite 3500
Boston, MA 02111
Suite 3500
Boston, MA 02111
kaili.akar@nelsonmullins.com
Kaili focuses her practice on litigation. Kaili has experience handling matters relating to commercial litigation and education policy, among others.
Kaili focuses her practice on litigation. Kaili has experience handling matters relating to commercial litigation and education policy, among others.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
Previous Professional Experience
- Legal Intern, Office of the General Counsel, Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (June-Aug. 2022)
- Summer Associate, Nelson Mullins Riley and Scarborough LLP (2023)
Languages
- Spanish
Publications
- Robert O. Sheridan, Matthew T. Brown, Kaili Akar, “Minnesota Becomes Most Recent State to Ban Noncompete Agreements," Nelson Mullins, July 17, 2023.
- Akar, K. "Another Group Bites the Dust: The Fourth Circuit's Rigid Determination of Particular Social Groups," Boston College Law Review, 64(9), p. 52-67 (2023).
Education
-
Boston College Law School,
JD
- Staff writer, Boston College Law Review (2022-2023)
- Former VP of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, BC Law's Public Interest Law Foundation
- Middle Eastern Law Students Association
- Latin American Law Students Association
-
Cornell University,
BS,
Industrial and Labor Relations, Minors in Law Society and Inequality Studies
- Dean’s List
- Social Business Consulting Group
Admissions
- Massachusetts
Practice Areas
Industries
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
Previous Professional Experience
- Legal Intern, Office of the General Counsel, Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (June-Aug. 2022)
- Summer Associate, Nelson Mullins Riley and Scarborough LLP (2023)
Languages
- Spanish
Publications
- Robert O. Sheridan, Matthew T. Brown, Kaili Akar, “Minnesota Becomes Most Recent State to Ban Noncompete Agreements," Nelson Mullins, July 17, 2023.
- Akar, K. "Another Group Bites the Dust: The Fourth Circuit's Rigid Determination of Particular Social Groups," Boston College Law Review, 64(9), p. 52-67 (2023).
Media
Recognitions
The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.
- Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch - Commercial Litigation (2026)
Kaili focuses her practice on litigation. Kaili has experience handling matters relating to commercial litigation and education policy, among others.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.Previous Professional Experience
- Legal Intern, Office of the General Counsel, Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (June-Aug. 2022)
- Summer Associate, Nelson Mullins Riley and Scarborough LLP (2023)
Languages
- Spanish
Publications
- Robert O. Sheridan, Matthew T. Brown, Kaili Akar, “Minnesota Becomes Most Recent State to Ban Noncompete Agreements," Nelson Mullins, July 17, 2023.
- Akar, K. "Another Group Bites the Dust: The Fourth Circuit's Rigid Determination of Particular Social Groups," Boston College Law Review, 64(9), p. 52-67 (2023).
Education
-
Boston College Law School,
JD
- Staff writer, Boston College Law Review (2022-2023)
- Former VP of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, BC Law's Public Interest Law Foundation
- Middle Eastern Law Students Association
- Latin American Law Students Association
-
Cornell University,
BS,
Industrial and Labor Relations, Minors in Law Society and Inequality Studies
- Dean’s List
- Social Business Consulting Group
Admissions
- Massachusetts
Practice Areas
Industries
The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.
- Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch - Commercial Litigation (2026)
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